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I love my pro 1000, but the powder measure sucks. It's SO all over the place. Set to 5 grains, I've measured drops at up to 5.5 and as low as 4.3. Consistency is ****E so I hand load every case. I still use the press for decap/priming/bullet seating. But I don't trust the powder system as...

Yes, thank you, I appreciate the expert opinions, advice and assumptions of the many wizened experts of this board. I agree, I made a mistake with the 231, I've never loaded it before and wrongly listened to the recommendation of the shop owner where I bought it. That being said, and with...

I'm using my S&W 586 6".

Yeah, that was the original intention of this thread. I was hoping someone who had used this combo could comment. I haven't got access to a chrono, (It's on my list).

:DThanks Master Blaster, I always loved it when my mom told me to "look it up".:D

Yup, got a really nice small scale that's rated down to .02gr. or .002 grams. It ain't perfect, but it's damn close. I calibrate it about every 10 measurements and so far it's extremely accurate. Only good up to 308gr. though, so I don't use it for my .45 or .44 loads.

Well, crap... ok, so what do ya'll recommend? I only want to do about 100 of these, so I'll probably just continue to use the #5 and be extremely diligent in my loads. I'm uber meticulous anyway, often weighing every couple of rounds for consistency.

Thanks guys, I just bought some Win231, and will probably move to that, (My only other option was Accurate #2 which is even faster than #5. I'll try these and if I live, I'll report back! Thanks.

Hi All, Just wanted to get some advice before trying something. I wanted to load some "hotter" rounds for my .357, and wanted to see if anyone had experience with the following recipe; 9.5gr Accurate #5 158gr Hornady XTP 158gr CCI Magnum, small pistol primers. Or advice on it. Is...

Thanks Thanks guys, excellent info. Based on your responses, I'm going to use at least half of these for my .357, and possibly just load up a few for the .38 for fun. My model 10 is WWII vintage and I really don't want to go putting anything too hot through it. Thanks again for all the info!

Hi Guys, I just got a great deal on 400ct. Hornady 158gr 38/357 XTP bullets. I've got a bunch of #5, and I'd really like a good recipe for putting the two together for my .38 S&W model 10 and possible for a little plinking in my 6" 586. (After doing my research, I'm starting to realize why...